Task 4_The Body

 

The human body is made up of all the living and nonliving components that create the entire structure of the human organism, including every living cell, tissue and organ. On the outside human anatomy consists of the five basic parts, the head, neck, torso, arms and legs. However, beneath the skin there are countless biological and chemical interactions that keep the human body machine ticking over.

For the human body to exist on its own as a self-sustaining entity, it is made of eleven elements in total as macro and micro constituents or nutrients. The first six major elements are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus. The next five elements in minute requirements are potassium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium and chlorine. A deficiency in any of these nutrients will result in acute health problems. Rickets is caused by lack of calcium and phosphorus. Goiter as the enlargement of the thyroid gland is caused by a lack of the element iodine. Sickle cell anemia is caused by shortage of red blood cells as a result of a shortage in the element magnesium. Poor growth results due to lack of protein intake which is composed in animal meat together with vitamins and minerals. The major component of protein, apart from the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, is the element nitrogen. Nitrogen makes plants and animals grow and it also repairs the damaged or worn cells and tissues. The four major parts which the body is composed of firstly are the many different kinds of cells such as muscle cells, brain cells, nerve cells and so on. Cells are very important because all the macronutrients as well as the micronutrients are interactively involved through and by them. Many cells make up a tissue. For instance, many different cells like the white blood cells, red blood cells, fibrin and platelets are some major components that make up the blood tissues. Some more tissues are the muscles. There are others still, like cardiovascular tissues. The tissues combined make up an organ. The heart is an organ, and the lungs are organs as well. Also, the liver, the eyes and the ears are organs. All the organs put together make up an organism like us as human beings. To function as a self-sustaining human being all our organs coordinate and function together as different systems to bring about the independent nature of a human being.

Fun Fact About Human Body

1. The human body contains nearly 37.2 trillion cells. 
2. It’s estimated that the microbial biome of our bodies, including bacteria and fungi is around 39 trillion cells. 
3. The average adult takes around 22,000 breaths a day. 
4. Each day, the kidneys process about 200 quarts (50 gallons) of blood to filter out about 2 quarts of waste and water. 
5. Adults excrete about a quarter and a half (1.42 liters) of urine each day. The human brain contains about 100 billion nerve cells. 
6. Water makes up more than 50 percent of the average adult's body weight.
7. Your eyes blink around 20 times a minute. That’s over ten million times a year.
8. Your ears never stop growing.
9. Earwax is actually a type of sweat.
10. The tongue is covered in about 8,000 tastebuds, each containing up to 100 cells helping you taste your food

11. Your heart can beat up to 100,000 times daily. 

12. You lose about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. 

13. The human heart has its very own electrical impulse.

14. Only one kidney is necessary to live. 

15. Your stomach can dissolve metal.

16. The brain does not feel any pain.

17. Your liver can completely regenerate itself.

18. Your pinky is the strongest finger.
19. The strongest muscle in the human body is the jaw.
20. Your Intestines are always moving.